Caralue vs Cootra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caralue (992) sits above Cootra (960). Cootra skews owner-occupied (100%), Caralue runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Caralue and Cootra side by side
| Measure | Caralue | Cootra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 960 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 43 | 19 |
| Median age | 30 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 342 mm | 311 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 32.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Caralue edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 960).
Caralue vs Cootra: common questions
Does Caralue or Cootra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caralue scores 992 vs 960 in Cootra. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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